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Ohio Man's Belongings Auctioned by Storage Company Despite Court Order
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Christopher Cirotto had a tough time when American Self Storage auctioned his belongings in Pickerington, Ohio. He took the matter to court, claiming breach of...
Lessons From an 8-Year-Old's 70k Dum Dums Amazon Order
By Mariana Petersen, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
An accidental click can be very expensive. For example, letting your child order 70,000 Dum Dums. If you're wondering how serious such a mistake can be, here's...
Apple Exonerated in Lawsuit Against AirPods
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Given how ingrained they've become in our society, it's difficult to remember a time when people weren't walking around with earbuds in. Whether at the gym,...
Synthetic Food Dyes Targeted by U.S. Health Officials
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
On April 22, 2025, several high-ranking U.S. health officials announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from food products. This included...
Clock Is Ticking for Emergency Housing Vouchers
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
For some victims of domestic violence or human trafficking, escaping their abusive situation is often complicated by the question of how to put a roof over the...
In Win for Banks, House Ends Overdraft Limit Rule
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
It's an experience many people are familiar with. After receiving and depositing a paycheck, it's time to pay the bills. But even with good intentions, a few...